The world's second-seeded badminton player, who won the title last year, foiled Zhou's efforts to topple her with 21-17, 15-21, 21-16 in a 56 minute engagement at the Malaysian Open Super Series which was closing here.

It was a difficult encounter for both of them, Rasmussen told a press conference after her winning.

She said that she won with good tactics and she would go home to have a good relax after this contest for her next focus on defending her All-England title and winning the World Championship crown.

"I have changed my approach now. I am taking each tournament easily and the most important thing is to have fun," she said.